Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Religious
  • Language:English
  • Pages:142
  • eBook ISBN:9798218316037

The Spiritual Journey of a Recovering Baptist

By Doug Manning

Overview

Doug Manning spent his entire career sharing stories from other people. Now, at the age of 91, Doug is sharing his own story. In "The Spiritual Journey of a Recovering Baptist," he takes a thoughtful, reflective look at how all the mountains, valleys, twists, and turns brought him to a place of acceptance and peace with his place in the world. Doug offers grace for difficult times and gratitude for unexpected course changes. His hope with this memoir is to encourage others to embrace life's challenges and opportunities and understand that it is all part of the journey.
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Description

As a minister, Doug Manning shared encounters and lessons from scripture with his congregation. As an author of over 50 books on grief, elder care, and life transitions as well as a world-renowned public speaker, he shared stories from others who were walking difficult paths. Now, at the age of 91, Doug is sharing his own story. In "The Spiritual Journey of a Recovering Baptist," he takes a thoughtful, reflective look at how all the mountains, valleys, twists, and turns brought him to a place of acceptance and peace with his place in the world. Doug offers grace for difficult times and gratitude for unexpected course changes. His hope with this memoir is to encourage others to embrace life's challenges and opportunities and understand that it is all part of the journey.
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About The Author

Doug Manning's career has included work as a minister, counselor, business executive, author, and publisher. He and his wife Barbara raised four daughters and served as long-term caregivers to three parents. After thirty years in ministry, Doug began a new career in 1982 writing, counseling, and leading seminars in grief and elder care. His publishing company, InSight Books, Inc., specializes in books, video, and audio productions designed to help people face some of life's toughest challenges. He sold his company in 2023 but continues to write and to also post on his blog, www.thehappyheretic.me. Doug's warm, conversational voice make his books read like a long conversation with a good friend.
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